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Tsukishima Kei ([personal profile] saltinourstars) wrote2017-09-15 08:07 am

If it feels like falling you probably already fell - for horned_owl

Karasuno's come a long way from the "fallen rivals" no one could be bothered to practice against. Since they've qualified for Nationals, there have been several requests for scrimmages. Then Fukurodani asked for an entire weekend. Coach Ukai jumped on that one. True, they're competition. But after the improvements from Tokyo Summer Camp? Who knows what could come out of this.

So here it is. Crows vs. Owls. They've finished up their first joint practice and everyone's chattering. Excited about tomorrow's scrimmage, trading insults and tips. Tsukki wipes the sweat from his face, satisfied with the practice. Maybe even smiling a little. Definitely about the blocks, though. Nothing to do with any spiky-haired loud-mouths hooting around the court.

Or the fact Bokuto's sleeping at his house.

(Their school isn't set up for overnight guests. Solution? The Fukurodani players are staying with the Karasuno families.)
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Beautiful ❤

[personal profile] horned_owl 2017-09-22 06:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Bokuto hums and watches intently what Tsukishima is showing him. Huh. It really is easier to find big ones, with circles or stuff like that.

He grins and turns to look at Tsukishima.

"Well. I also didn't have a good teacher to show me."
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[personal profile] horned_owl 2017-09-23 07:35 pm (UTC)(link)
"I am?" He is? "I taught you something else than volleyball? Huh... I wasn't aware." Bokuto grins anyway. "But if I helped, I'm happy!"

If Tsukishima ever calls him senpai, he'll cry. There won't be any holding back and the whole world would know that Tsukki called him 'senpai'.

Bokuto is silent for a moment, watching the sky, then looks at Tsukishima.

"Well, I always wanted to know. But, talking about things you don't like is always harder than about things you do, y'know? Because there's usually a reason and they aren't always nice." And Bokuto might be an airhead from time to time, but he can see when things are serious. Just that question Tsukishima asked him was on the completely new level. Something he never had to answer.

"If you are willing to tell me," Bokuto crosses his legs and shifts so he can see Tsuksihima a bit better, "I'm always willing to listen."
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[personal profile] horned_owl 2017-09-23 08:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Bokuto listened carefully. Watching every line of Tsukishima's face, picking up on expressions and emotions as he goes through the story. And the pieces of the puzzle finally fit in.

It's true, he's the only child. But, if someone close to him did something like this, he would probably stop liking the sport himself. And considering the way Bokuto is, he wouldn't even linger around it, compared to Tsukishima.

Bokuto shakes his head slowly, "You're not stupid. You trusted someone so deeply and they ended up turning out to be something they aren't. You had and still have, every right to be mad about it. They teach us all the time to trust our families, so when they end up hurting you, it's no wonder if you end up not trusting anyone else."

He leans forward, on his knees and brushes fingers over Tsukishima's cheek. "But you do care. And from my experience, the more I say that I don't care, the more I do. Because, despite the things that happened, your brother gave you something nice and you treasure it."
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[personal profile] horned_owl 2017-09-24 03:30 pm (UTC)(link)
The summer training camp came along. It's been few months since then but Bokuto can remember every detail of it. The long practices, not enough sleep despite going to bed early. Tsukishima being distant, avoiding everyone. And then ended up asking him why they try so hard.

From the looks of it, the answer he provided had helped him out, even just a little bit.

Bokuto smiles. "Mmhmm. Lot's of nice memories from training camp. I'm glad you gave volleyball a second chance because the way you looked that night, it felt as if you would quit the second you came back home." Bokuo is glad Tsukishima didn't give up.
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[personal profile] horned_owl 2017-09-25 10:35 am (UTC)(link)
Well, volleyball destroys Bokuto daily, in different ways. But it certainly isn't with the intensity that hurt Tsukishima. He held it dear because of his brother, and when that was gone he was left with nothing. Only a sport he knows basics of, pain and ressentiment.

"I did answer it," Bokuto leaned chin on his entwined fingers. "The answer was, as much as it was truthful, a double-edged knife. Some people find their motivation back. Some don't. Since that night, I truly, truly hoped you will pull through. The talent doesn't matter if you don't feel like playing."
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[personal profile] horned_owl 2017-09-25 12:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Bokuto can't hold back the grin. He saw the match later, on the computer, but it was probably ten times better in person and felt incredible to shut down one of the most insane spikers in Japan.

"Yeah! I watched the match at home. And I could tell Akaashi watched it too because when we came to practice next day his tosses were so precise it scared the shit out of me."

Akaashi is scary in general.

With a small laugh, Bokuto leans behind and keeps grinning: "Oho? You want to stop me, huh? Just so you know Tsukki! I love you to bits but I won't go easy on you!" His grin turns into a warm smile, "It would be an insult to you."
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[personal profile] horned_owl 2017-09-25 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Akaashi doesn't want to be outsmarted by anyone. Not even his favorite underling.

Bokuto's confused for a second, not getting why is Tsukishima so shocked. Did he say something weird? Rewinding, he can't remember anything odd with-

Oh. Oh.

Bokuto's face turns Nekoma shade of red and his hands flail around.

"W-Wait-! Uh! I-I didn't-! Well!" ...this is not helping, huh? "..." It's not a lie but he shouldn't have said it NOW!
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[personal profile] horned_owl 2017-09-25 05:27 pm (UTC)(link)
!! "O-Of course not!"

Just give him a minute, please! He almost gave himself a heart attack. This wasn't what he planned. He envisioned confession on Tokyo Tower, on New year's eve, sharing a scarf.

...he's romantic soul, sue him.

Bokuto clears his throat and looks up at Tsukishima, still red in face, but smiling. "I love you to bits, Tsukki!"
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[personal profile] horned_owl 2017-09-26 11:57 am (UTC)(link)
Bokuto will be red in face for a very long time. Not even that nice, long kiss is making him feel less calm. It was appreciated, though, the effort. He kisses him back and smiles.

"Mm. It's more than fine. I didn't plan to say it now or anytime soon it just, well, it slipped out." Not thinking in advance is going to be the death of him one day, just as Akaashi predicted.

He wraps his hand around Tsukki's middle, to keep him sitting by his side after the kiss.
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[personal profile] horned_owl 2017-09-26 01:25 pm (UTC)(link)
In any other situation, Bokuto would protest. However, momma Tsukki was mentioned and he nods obediently. Getting Kei into trouble is not a plan. Getting embarrassing childhood stories about Kei is the plan.

He nods and gets up as well.

"Yeah, we shouldn't worry her." Now, where did he drop his stuff?
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[personal profile] horned_owl 2017-09-27 01:18 pm (UTC)(link)
(Of course!)

He would've protested because it's not fair for Tsukishima to carry everything but he interrupts his train of thought.

"Hm?"

Promise? He's not usually asked to do such things, except in "promise not to train too much" cases.
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[personal profile] horned_owl 2017-09-28 09:09 am (UTC)(link)
Bokuto never intended to go easy on Tsukishima because, well, that's how he rolls. Of course, he respects when Tsukki needs time to wind down from stuff (something he should try to incorporate as well), but he never underestimates him.

"I promise on my owl honor, that I shall never go easy on you. In anything. Especially volleyball, eating tons of barbecue and kissing!"

It might sound goofy but- it's Bokuto. He means every single word of the promise he just made.

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